Introduction (John 12:20-21)
Getting To Know Jesus is an online DeafPah! course that helps prepare church members to serve in their congregation’s ministry. The instructor for this course is Rev. Dary Gehlbach.
You may download the video lessons and this study guide for free from .
The videos were originally prepared as VHS videotapes for the Deaf Institute of Theology.
The textbook that originally was the basis for this course is no longer in print. However, we have included in this student guide reference materials cited in the videos lessons.
While you watch the videos, take notes. At the end of each video lesson, reinforce what you have learned by answering the questions in this student guide.
If you are studying this course with a mentor, share your answers with your mentor.
Now please watch the introduction video.
Introduction
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read John 12:20-21.
• Write a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to bless your study, and then use the prayer each time you begin to study or teach.
CHAPTER 1 Getting to Know Jesus
LESSON 1–1. Opening Illustrations
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Acts 4:12, 2 Timothy 1:12, Philippians 3:10.
• Explain to your mentor 1) why and 2) how Jesus is alive for you.
LESSON 1–2. God's Kind of God
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read John 15:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 2:13
• Write down one experience explaining how you learned to know Christ better. Be ready to share that experience with your mentor.
LESSON 1–3 God Reaches Out to Us (Part I)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Review Ephesians 2:8-9.
• Define (explain) the words “grace” and “conversion."
LESSON 1–4. God Reaches Out to Us (Part II)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Describe (explain) the ways God shows His love for us.
• Read Romans 6:23, Colossians 1:19-20
LESSON 1–5. The "Representative" Human Being
ASSIGNMENT:
• Define (explain) the word “reconcile.”
• Read Hebrews 10:12, 14, Romans 8:31-39, Galatians 4:4-5.
LESSON 1–6. For Further Study
ASSIGNMENT:
• Suppose someone says, "I did a terrible sin. God can't love me." How can you give them comfort?
• Read John 5:39-40.
LESSON 1–7. Christ and the Holy Bible
ASSIGNMENT:
• "Salvation is God's free gift. We receive that gift through faith in Jesus Christ." How has this teaching helped you know Jesus better?
• Read 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:5, James 3:1, Daniel 12:3
LESSON 1–8. A Word for Teachers
ASSIGNMENT:
• Think about the word "sin." What does it mean?
CHAPTER ONE REVIEW
1. Why is it important to know Jesus better?
2. What does it mean to know Jesus?
3. What do we name the part of us that doesn't want to know Jesus better?
4. When we stop resisting God, then what happens?
5. What does CONVERSION mean?
6. What is GRACE?
7. How does God show His love for us?
8. How does God's love come to us?
9. What can we do to pay God for saving us?
10. What does RECONCILIATION mean?
11. Can we do anything to make God stop loving us?
12. What does knowing Jesus teach us?
13. Memorize the following Bible verses:
|1 Timothy 2:4 |Philippians 3:10 |
|2 Timothy 1:12 |John 15:16 |
|Ephesians 2:8-9 |Romans 8:38-39 |
|John 3:16 |Romans 6:23 |
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Our Sin
LESSON 2–1. Opening & Only One Sin (Part I)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Luther's explanation of the First Commandment.
• How do Luther's words help you understand sin?
LESSON 2–2. Only One Sin (Part II)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Describe (explain) the word “repent”.
• Write down some examples of how people misunderstand the Bible message.
• Read James 2:10, the Ten Commandments, and Luther's explanations to the Ten Commandments.
LESSON 2–3. "I've Never Broken a Commandment!"
ASSIGNMENT:
• List several ways that people excuse their sinful behavior.
• Read Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1-3, Psalm 51:4, Luke 15:18-19.
LESSON 2–4. Original Sin and Actual Sin (Part I)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Genesis 8:21, Romans 5:12 & 7:18 & 8:7, Ephesians 2:1-3
• Write down what these verses tell you about original sin.
• Discuss with your mentor the difference between original and actual sin.
LESSON 2–5. Original Sin and Actual Sin (Part II)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Consider how you can share God's Law so that your student will want to hear the Good News.
• Read Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 103:11-12.
LESSON 2–6. The Great Gap & God's Kind of Forgiveness
ASSIGNMENT:
• There is really only one sin. What is it?
• What should knowing our sin lead us to do?
• How is God's forgiveness different than our forgiveness?
• Read 1 Peter 1:1-2, 1 John 5:7-8
CHAPTER TWO REVIEW
1. Read the explanation of the First Commandment. How does Luther describe our relationship with God should be?
2. What is sin (sinfulness)?
3. How do people become sinners?
4. What does our sin nature make us do?
5. How do we learn that we are sinners?
6. What is the consequence for sin?
7. What should knowing our sin lead us to do?
8. What does REPENTANCE mean?
9. What does the Holy Spirit use to change our hearts?
10. How do we show that God has forgiven us?
11. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|James 2:10 |Romans 5:12 |
|Psalm 54:1 |Luke 15:18-19 |
|Genesis 8:21 |Romans 3:23 |
|Isaiah 43:25 |Galatians 3:24 |
12. Memorize the Ten Commandments.
Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Holy Trinity
LESSON 3–1 Opening
ASSIGNMENT:
• Memorize Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 1:3, John 1:1-2, Acts 5:3-4.
• Practice the sign for “Triune” (and “Trinity”) and the triangle sign.
• Read the First Article of the Apostles Creed.
• Read Romans 1:19-20, Isaiah 64:8
LESSON 3–2. God the Father
ASSIGNMENT:
• Review and memorize the First Article part of the Apostles Creed.
• Read Luther's explanation of the First Article in the Small Catechism.
• Read Hebrews 11:3, Genesis 1 and 2
LESSON 3 –3. God the Creator
ASSIGNMENT:
• Write down how evolution is the same-as a faith.
• Write down several ways that God continues to care for you.
• Read Luther's morning and evening prayer in the Catechism.
LESSON 3–4. The Angels
ASSIGNMENT:
• Write down why God made the angels.
• Luther teaches us to ask God to send us what?
• Read Genesis 3:1-5, 1 Peter 5:8-9
LESSON 3–5. Satan, the Prince of Devils
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Luther’s hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Learn how to sign the hymn.
• Someone says, “I am afraid of the devil.” How do you comfort him?
• Read the Apostles Creed, the Second Article. Also read Luther’s explanation.
CHAPTER THREE REVIEW (PART 1)
1. What does it mean when we call God TRIUNE?
2. What is the natural knowledge of God?
3. Where does God reveal His great love for us and His work to save us?
4. Read the first article (part) of the Apostles Creed. What does it mean?
5. How did God make all things? Did God use evolution?
6. Where do the good and evil angels come from?
7. Who is the most powerful evil angel and what does he do?
8. How did Jesus defeat Satan?
9. How do we protect ourselves against Satan?
10. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|John 1:1-2 |Romans 1:19-20 |
|Isaiah 64:8 |Hebrews 11:3 |
|Genesis 1:1-2 |Genesis 3:1-5 |
|1 Peter 5:8-9 |James 4:7 |
LESSON 3–6. God the Son
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Matthew 10:32-33, John 14:6, Romans 10:9, 1 John 4:2-3.
• The way of salvation is what? The way of salvation is who?
• Suppose your student says,” Why should I believe in Jesus Christ?” Your answer is what?
• Read the Apostles Creed, Article Three. Also read Luther’s explanation.
LESSON 3–7. God the Holy Spirit
ASSIGNMENT:
• Your student says “I went to another church, and I made a decision to follow Jesus.” Your answer is what?
• Explain why we cannot convert ourselves and believe in Jesus.
• Read Galatians, chapters 5 and 6.
• Read Ten Commandments and Luther’s explanation.
LESSON 3–8. The Holy Spirit and the Ten Commandments
ASSIGNMENT:
• Some wrong ways to understand God’s Law are what?
• Write the positive ways Luther explains each Commandment.
• The Christian life is what?
• Read Matthew 28:19-20.
CHAPTER THREE REVIEW (PART 2)
1. What does it mean that Jesus is God's Son and also Mary's Son?
2. What did Jesus do for you?
3. What does Jesus promise to do?
4. Read John 14:6. What does this Bible verse tell us about salvation?
5. How do you receive faith in Jesus Christ?
6. Why must the Holy Spirit alone change our hearts?
7. What does the Holy Spirit do for our daily lives?
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8. In the first three Commandments God invites us to do what?
9. In the last seven Commandments God urges us to do what?
10. Memorize the following Bible verses:
|John 14:6 |Matthew 10:32-33 |
|Romans 10:9 |1 John 4:2-3 |
|Acts 5:3-4 |Galatians 5:22-23 |
|Philippians 2:9-11 | |
11. Memorize the Apostles Creed.
Chapter 4 Getting to Know the Means of Grace
LESSON 4–1. Opening
ASSIGNMENT:
• Sometimes we feel God is gone. Did God stray away or did we stray away?
• God offers forgiveness four ways. Name them.
• Your friend doesn’t want to go to church. What do you say?
• Read Romans 6:3-4 and Luther’s explanation of Holy Baptism.
LESSON 4–2. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 2:28, Galatians 3:26-27. What do these verses say about Baptism?
• A friend says, “I don’t believe babies should be baptized.” What do you answer?
• Baptism does what?
LESSON 4–3. Baptism and Confirmation
ASSIGNMENT:
• “Confirmation completes Baptism.” Explain why this sentence is wrong.
• What benefit does confirmation give us?
• Read Luther’s explanation of the Lord’s Supper.
LESSON 4–4. The Holy Eucharist (Part I)
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read again Luther’s explanation for the Lord’s Supper. Discuss it with your mentor.
• A visitor asks to receive the Lord’s Supper, what do you say?
• “Eucharist” means what? Why is the Lord’s Supper named “Eucharist?”
LESSON 4–5. The Holy Eucharist (Part II)
ASSIGNMENT:
• How do you earn the right to receive the Lord’s Supper?
• Someone says, “I don’t want to receive the Lord’s Supper often.” What is your answer?
• Read 2 Corinthians 2:10, 1 John 1:8-9, John 20:22-23
LESSON 4–6. Private Confession and Holy Absolution
ASSIGNMENT:
• Private confession and absolution give benefits. Explain.
• When a person confesses sin, what does the pastor do?
• When a pastor announces forgiveness, who really is announcing it?
• Read John 20:31, 2 Timothy 3:15
CHAPTER FOUR REVIEW
1. Why did God create us?
2. What does the Bible say about God's love for us?
3. What are the four ways God makes Himself available to us?
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4. Why do we call these four things the "ways of grace"?
5. What does Baptism do?
6. Why should we Baptize children?
7. How do you receive the blessings of Baptism?
8. What is CONFIRMATION?
9. When did Jesus establish the Lord's Supper?
10. In the Lord's Supper what does Jesus gives us with the bread and wine?
11. Why should we joyfully and often receive the Lord's Supper?
12. What is the right attitude to receive the Lord's Supper?
13. What is Confession and Absolution?
14. What is the wonderful blessing of Confession and Absolution?
15. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|Mark 16:16 |Matthew 28:18-20 |1 Peter 3:21 |
|Romans 6:3-4 |Acts 2:28 |1 John 1:8-9 |
|John 20:22-23 |1 Corinthians 11:28 | |
Chapter 5 Getting to Know the Holy Bible
LESSON 5–1. Opening / Holy Bible
ASSIGNMENT:
• God gave the Bible. Why?
• Read John 20:31
• Your student says, “The Bible is full with rules for correct living.” Explain the Bible’s central teaching.
• Read 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Colossians 2:8
LESSON 5–2. “Mistakes” in the Holy Bible?
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read Psalm 119:73, Matthew 13:19, Romans 3:4
• We have both human reason and the Bible. Which one is more important?
• The word “inspired” means what?
• The Bible is different from other books. How?
• Read 2 Peter 3:15-16, Hebrews 1:1-2
LESSON 5–3. Interpreting the Holy Bible
ASSIGNMENT:
• Write the six rules for helping people understand the Bible. Share the rules with another person.
• Read Hebrews 4:12, Romans 1:16.
LESSON 5–4. Devotional Use of the Bible
ASSIGNMENT:
• Write a plan for reading the Bible daily.
• Write a brief prayer asking God to bless your study.
• Read Ephesians 5:25, Romans 9:3-8.
CHAPTER FIVE REVIEW
1. Why do we call the Bible God's Word?
2. What does the Bible reveal to us?
3. What is the most important Bible teaching?
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(2)
4. Does the Bible have mistakes about God?
5. What does the word INSPIRE mean?
6. How do we prove the Bible is God's Word and has no mistakes?
7. Are the Bible and science against each other?
8. Why should you regularly read the Bible?
9. What are six rules to help you understand the Bible?
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10. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|John 20:31 |2 Timothy 3:15 |
|2 Peter 1:21 |Colossians 2:8 |
|Romans 3:4 |Psalm 119:73 |
|Hebrews 4:12 |2 Corinthians 10:5 |
|Romans 1:16 |Hebrews 1:1-2 |
Chapter 6 Getting to Know the Church
LESSON 6–1. Introduction & Christ's Worldwide Church
ASSIGNMENT:
• Your students ask, “Why should I attend church?” What do you answer?
• We say that Old Testament believers belong to the Church. How?
• Read Romans 9:3-8. Your relationship to Abraham is what?
LESSON 6–2. The Lutheran Church
ASSIGNMENT:
• Someone says, “The Lutheran Church is the same as the Catholic Church.” What do you answer?
• What is the Book of Concord?
• Read 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 4:11-12
LESSON 6–3. The Local Congregation & Role of the Pastor
ASSIGNMENT:
• The body is a good picture to describe the Church. Explain.
• Satan makes conflict in congregations. How?
• Think about ways that you can encourage pastors and congregations to work together doing ministry.
LESSON 6–4. What is a Lutheran?
ASSIGNMENT:
• Think about the question: You are a Lutheran. Why? Share your answers with your mentor.
• Read Galatians 2:20.
• Read the Lord’s Prayer and Luther’s explanation.
CHAPTER SIX REVIEW
1. What is the Church?
2. When did the Church begin?
3. How were believers in the Old Testament saved?
4. What does the word Church mean?
5. How does a person belong to the Church?
6. How can we help the Church grow?
7. How did the Lutheran Church begin?
8. The Lutheran Church teaches three important truths. What are they?
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(b)
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9. The important teachings of the Lutheran Church are included in what book?
10. The Bible describes the Church as the body of Christ. How is the Church like a body?
11. How should church members work together?
12. What does Satan try to do in congregations?
13. What is the work of a pastor in the congregation?
14. Who established the office of pastor?
15. How does a man become a pastor?
16. Memorize the following Bible verses.
Ephesians 4:11-12 Ephesians 5:30
Chapter 7 Getting to Know Prayer
LESSON 7–1. Introduction & Lord, Teach Us to Pray
ASSIGNMENT:
• An active prayer life can give us what?
• Is it possible to pray too much?
• “If you are too busy to pray, then you are more busy than God wants.” This sentence is true? How?
• Read 1 John 5:20-21, James 1:6-7, Matthew 4:10.
LESSON 7–2. Holy Scriptures and Prayer
ASSIGNMENT:
• What is Prayer?
• We should be confident in prayer. Why?
• Practice the Lord’s Prayer and teach another person.
• Read 1 John 1:3, Luke 24:45-49, Acts 22:14-15
• Read again, Apostles Creed, Article 3 and Luther’s Explanation
CHAPTER SEVEN REVIEW (PART 1)
1. What two things does Christ invite us to do?
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(2)
2. Why is it not necessary to search-for God?
3. How does our prayer life become active?
4. What is the blessing of an active prayer life?
5. How do we guide our prayer life?
6. What does it mean "Thy will be done"?
7. Is it necessary to pray with many words?
8. Which God do we pray to?
9. Why should we pray with confidence?
10. When we pray we must be patient. Why?
11. Memorize the following Bible verses.
1 John 5:20-21 James 1:6-7 Matthew 4:10
12. Memorize the Lord's Prayer.
LESSON 7–3. Introducing People to Jesus (Evangelism)
ASSIGNMENT:
• The word EVANGELISM means what?
• Your student says, “I am not a missionary.” What do you say?
• Read Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:19-20
LESSON 7–4. Christ's Way of Communication
ASSIGNMENT:
• When our Lord communicated with people, He did five things. Write down and study His approach.
• Read Matthew 10:19-20. This verse prepares you for sharing Jesus how?
• Read 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18.
CHAPTER SEVEN REVIEW (PART 2)
1. What does the word EVANGELISM mean?
2. Who can do evangelism?
3. Do Christians need special skills to share the Good News?
4. Does mission work happen only in far away places?
5. What is the best way to share the Good News?
6. What is the correct way to share our faith?
7. Describe how Jesus communicated with people.
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8. Who convinces people to believe in Jesus?
9. What is Jesus' goal?
10. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|Matthew 10:19-20 |Matthew 28:19-20 |
|1 John 1:3 |Acts 4:20 |
|Galatians 2:20 | |
Chapter 8 Getting to Know the Last Things
LESSON 8–1. Introduction
ASSIGNMENT:
• Someone says, “Only believers will rise again.” What do you answer?
• Someone says, “God does NOT permit hell.” What do you answer?
• Read Revelation 14:13, 1 Peter 3:21-22
LESSON 8–2. Resurrection of the Body
ASSIGNMENT:
• Read the special services (Rites) for Baptism and Funeral. Baptism prepares us for death how?
• A friend says, “Death is natural.” What do you say?
• Read 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Psalm 16:11, Romans 8:18
LESSON 8–3. Life Everlasting
ASSIGNMENT:
• Explain hope to your student.
• Read the Divine Service in your church's hymn book, especially the communion section.
LESSON EIGHT REVIEW
1. What happens when people die?
2. What does Jesus promise believers?
3. Why should believers not be afraid of death?
4. What will happen on the Last Day?
5. When do believers receive eternal life?
6. Is death God's will?
7. Why is there death?
8. Is death our friend? Is death natural?
9. When a believer dies why do we rejoice?
10. What is the believer's great hope?
11. Memorize the following Bible verses.
|1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 |John 11:25-26 |Revelation 14:13 |
|1 Corinthians 15:51-52 |1 Peter 3:21-22 |Psalm 16:11 |
|Romans 8:18 | | |
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